Never guess what's behind the wall again. Our LiDAR scanning services create a complete digital record of your MEP rough-ins before the drywall goes up — protecting your construction firm from warranty disputes and giving homeowners a permanent maintenance reference.
Get a Free QuoteOnce the drywall goes up, everything behind it becomes invisible. Plumbing routes, electrical runs, HVAC ductwork, structural elements — all hidden. If a dispute arises months or years later about what was installed and where, builders are left without proof. The cost of a single warranty claim or construction defect lawsuit can dwarf the cost of documenting the project properly in the first place.
Pre-drywall 3D scanning solves this problem by creating a millimeter-accurate digital twin of the entire framed structure before close-up. Every pipe, wire, duct, and stud is captured in a permanent, timestamped record that can be virtually walked through from any device. This digital twin serves as an indisputable reference for builders, architects, subcontractors, inspectors, and homeowners — long after the walls are closed.
Whether you are building a single-family home, a multi-unit residential project, or a commercial build-out, a pre-drywall scan delivers peace of mind that traditional 2D photography simply cannot match. The immersive 3D model preserves spatial relationships, precise measurements, and complete visual documentation of every system installed behind the walls.
Our scanning process is designed to fit into your construction schedule with minimal disruption. Here is how it works from start to finish:
Contact Jobsite 3D to schedule a scan after MEP rough-ins are complete and before drywall installation begins. We serve the NH Seacoast and Southern Maine region and can typically accommodate scheduling within a few business days.
Our technician arrives on-site with professional-grade LiDAR scanning equipment and captures a complete 3D scan of all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in every room. The scan is non-invasive and does not interfere with ongoing work in other areas of the project.
The raw scan data is processed into an immersive 3D virtual tour and accurate digital twin, with precise measurements and spatial relationships preserved. Every angle and detail is captured so nothing is left to memory or guesswork.
You receive a shareable link to your digital twin that builders, architects, subcontractors, and homeowners can access from any device to virtually walk through the documented space. No special software is required — just a web browser.
Pre-drywall 3D scanning delivers value to every stakeholder in the construction process, from the general contractor to the future homeowner.
Protect against warranty claims with timestamped evidence of correct installation. When a homeowner alleges a defect years after completion, the 3D digital twin provides irrefutable documentation of exactly what was installed, where, and when. This single scan can save tens of thousands of dollars in legal and remediation costs.
Verify that field conditions match design specifications without making repeated site visits. The digital twin allows architects and engineers to virtually walk through the framed structure from their office, check dimensions, confirm routing, and identify discrepancies before the walls are closed — saving time and reducing costly change orders.
Document your work before the next trade covers it up. Plumbers, electricians, and HVAC installers can use the 3D record to prove their installations were done correctly, resolve coordination disputes between trades, and provide evidence of compliance with specifications.
Receive a permanent digital record showing exactly where every pipe, wire, and duct runs behind your walls. When you need to hang a TV mount, run a new circuit, or plan a renovation years later, the digital twin tells you exactly what is behind each wall — eliminating the guesswork and the risk of hitting a pipe or wire.
Simplify future maintenance and renovations with a precise as-built reference. When a tenant reports a leak or a renovation is planned, the 3D scan provides the exact location of plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems — reducing diagnostic time, minimizing unnecessary demolition, and lowering repair costs.
Our LiDAR scans capture every visible system in the framed structure, creating a comprehensive record of everything that will be hidden behind drywall.
Supply lines, drain lines, vent stacks, shut-off valves, and all rough-in connections
Wiring runs, panel locations, junction boxes, outlet and switch rough-ins, and low-voltage cabling
Supply and return ductwork runs, equipment locations, refrigerant lines, and ventilation routing
Stud locations, headers, bearing walls, structural beams, blocking, and sheathing
Sprinkler lines, head locations, standpipe connections, and fire-stopping details
Every element is captured in full 3D with millimeter-level accuracy. The resulting digital twin preserves precise spatial relationships, so you can measure distances between any two points, verify clearances, and confirm routing paths — all from a web browser, years after the scan was performed.
Jobsite 3D specializes in construction-grade 3D documentation for residential and commercial projects. Here is what sets our service apart:
We use the same scanning technology relied upon in surveying and engineering — not consumer-grade cameras or smartphone apps. Our equipment captures construction-grade accuracy that stands up to scrutiny in warranty disputes, inspections, and legal proceedings.
Our deliverables are not just point clouds or static images. You receive a fully navigable 3D virtual tour that anyone on your team — or your client — can walk through from any device with a web browser. No software downloads or training required.
Every scan includes precise measurement capabilities. Measure the distance between a pipe and a stud, check the height of a header, or verify duct clearances — all directly within the digital twin, without returning to the jobsite.
Every digital twin is timestamped and permanently hosted, creating a verifiable record of the exact conditions at the time of scanning. This documentation is invaluable for warranty protection, insurance purposes, and future maintenance planning.
We are based in the NH Seacoast region and specialize in serving builders and contractors throughout Portsmouth, Dover, Rochester, Exeter, Hampton, York, Kittery, and surrounding communities. Our local presence means fast scheduling and responsive service.
A typical residential scan takes just a few hours and does not require the site to be cleared or work to stop in other areas. We coordinate with your construction schedule to scan at the optimal time — after rough-in inspections pass and before insulation begins.
Pre-drywall 3D scanning uses LiDAR technology to create a complete digital twin of a building's mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems before the drywall is installed. This provides a permanent, precise record of what's behind the walls — protecting builders from warranty claims, enabling virtual inspections, and creating a maintenance reference for homeowners.
Pre-drywall scanning protects builders by creating an indisputable record of what was installed and where. If a homeowner later claims a pipe wasn't properly routed or wiring was incorrectly placed, the 3D digital twin provides timestamped evidence of the actual installation. It also eliminates costly destructive testing when future maintenance or modifications are needed.
Pre-drywall scanning should be scheduled after all MEP rough-ins are complete and inspected, but before any insulation or drywall installation begins. This is typically after framing, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical rough-ins have passed inspection. The scan captures the maximum amount of visible infrastructure.
Scan time depends on the size of the project. A typical residential new construction home can be scanned in a few hours. The resulting digital twin is processed and delivered within a few business days, giving you a shareable link to access the 3D virtual tour.
Yes. The digital twin is delivered as a web-based virtual tour that can be accessed from any device with a browser. Architects, engineers, subcontractors, and project managers can virtually walk through the scanned space remotely, verify installations, and collaborate without being on-site.
Jobsite 3D provides pre-drywall 3D scanning services throughout the NH Seacoast and Southern Maine region. We serve residential new construction, commercial build-outs, and renovation projects in Portsmouth, Dover, Rochester, Exeter, Hampton, and Newmarket in New Hampshire, and York, Kittery, Eliot, South Berwick, and Berwick in Maine.
If your project is in the greater Seacoast region, contact us to discuss scheduling. We are committed to accommodating your construction timeline and scanning at the optimal window before drywall installation begins.